Criminal Law and ProcedureWest Publishing Company, 1994 - 809 pages Covering legal, procedural, and Constitutional issues, this textbook presents case examples, describes the history of criminal law, and outlines recent developments in criminal justice. Chapters cover the legal foundations of criminal justice, the substantive criminal law, and law enforcement and criminal procedure. The book includes excerpts from court decisions, including rulings from state cases, federal cases, and the Supreme Court. The book is intended for use in criminology, criminal justice, pre-law, political science, and paralegal courses. John M. Scheb is a senior judge for the Florida Court System and a lecturer at Stetson University College of Law; John M. Scheb II teaches political science at the University of Tennessee. c. Book News Inc. |
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Page 122
... killings of humans deemed either justifiable or excusable . The killing of a human being was common factor in all classes of homicide ; however , the state of mind of the perpetrator was significant in determining whether an offense had ...
... killings of humans deemed either justifiable or excusable . The killing of a human being was common factor in all classes of homicide ; however , the state of mind of the perpetrator was significant in determining whether an offense had ...
Page 123
... killing of a human being , or a fetus , with malice aforethought " but stipulates that death of the fetus is not murder when an abortion is performed with the mother's consent . West's Ann . Cal . Penal Code § 187. The malice required ...
... killing of a human being , or a fetus , with malice aforethought " but stipulates that death of the fetus is not murder when an abortion is performed with the mother's consent . West's Ann . Cal . Penal Code § 187. The malice required ...
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... kill , need only be time enough to form the required intent before the killing . It matters not how short that time may be , State v . Davis , 260 A.2d 587 ( Conn . 1969 ) , vac'd . in part , 408 U.S. 935 , 92 S. Ct . 2856 , 33 L.Ed. 2d ...
... kill , need only be time enough to form the required intent before the killing . It matters not how short that time may be , State v . Davis , 260 A.2d 587 ( Conn . 1969 ) , vac'd . in part , 408 U.S. 935 , 92 S. Ct . 2856 , 33 L.Ed. 2d ...
Contents
Civil and Criminal | 3 |
The Bill of Rights | 11 |
Questions for Thought and Discussion | 18 |
Copyright | |
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